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Deck Maintenance Schedule & Tips
Annual deck cleaning and maintenance will forestall repairs and protect your investment. Because decks are exposed to the elements all year round, it’s a good idea to establish a routine of upkeep that’ll protect your deck and prevent expe...
7 Gorgeous Gardening Trends to Try This Summer
Just the way fashion hems rise and fall and the color of the year switches from a zesty green to a provocative purple, trends in the gardening world are ever shifting. More formal designs with monochromatic flower beds might be tops for several...
Summer Home Maintenance Tips — Specifically for June
Invest in quality tools while they’re on sale this month. Temps start to soar in June when days start to get longer. Stop your energy and water bills from soaring, too, with these summer home maintenance tips: #1 Stop Buying Cheap Tools ...
7 Questions to Ask a House Painter Before You Hire Someone You Sorely Regret
Primping your home for sale, or just trying to freshen it up a bit? Sometimes the only thing your house needs is a new coat of paint, in which case you have two options: do the painting yourself, or hire a pro. Taking the do-it-yourse...
11 Striking Ways to Add Color to Any Room
Paint a door super bright yellow, or the trim on a window for amazing results. Buying a house — it's such an adult thing to do. And putting work into it is another mature choice. But when personalizing your home, the instinct to keep thi...
The Best Choices You Can Make for a Practically Hassle-Free Yard
Stay away from rubber mulch. And Bradford pears. The house. The yard. It's all a part of the American dream, right? But after a few seasons with raking, mowing, fertilizing, watering, weeding, pruning, and more, having a yard can feel more lik...
3 Handsome Solutions to Handle Outdoor Clutter
No need to stash it all in the garage. Here’s how to create tidy storage in your yard. "That can go in the garage" is a common solution to just about anything outdoorsy that needs a home. Instead, think outside the garage. These i...
4 Things Smart Homeowners Always Know to Do in May
Like buying a fridge or mattress when the savings are the biggest. The lazy days of summer officially kick off Memorial Day weekend. Giving your home a little extra love this month can save you time and money. #1 Chill With a New...